Optimum7.com · 1 month ago
Director of Software Engineering Operations
Optimum7 is a marketing-focused digital agency driven by a relentless pursuit of growth and innovation in eCommerce and digital marketing. The Director of Engineering Operations will lead the development organization, ensuring the successful delivery of all software and engineering projects while managing the development team and optimizing processes for operational efficiency.
E-CommerceReputationSEOSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and mentor the development team across multiple disciplines
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all engineering projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Establish and enforce best practices in software development, deployment, and project management
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, marketing, project management, and leadership) to align engineering output with business goals
Continuously optimize development processes, workflows, and tool usage to increase efficiency
Monitor and improve project delivery metrics, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence
Provide technical leadership in evaluating, adopting, and implementing new technologies
Develop and manage resource allocation, hiring, and training plans to support organizational growth
Report on team performance, project timelines, and risks to executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Fluency in English (written and spoken) at a professional level, with excellent communication and leadership skills
Proven experience (7+ years) in engineering, software development, or technical operations, with at least 3+ years in a management or director-level role
Strong background in leading development teams within digital agencies, SaaS, or eCommerce environments
Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or similar) and hands-on experience managing complex development cycles
Solid understanding of web development technologies, software architecture, and infrastructure management
Demonstrated ability to scale and optimize engineering teams for performance and efficiency
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and aligning engineering operations with business strategy
Preferred
Experience in eCommerce development, integrations, and migrations
Familiarity with Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, Magento, or custom SaaS platforms
Knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines
Prior success in client-facing roles or managing external stakeholder expectations
Benefits
US based holidays
1 day paid birthday leave
5 days paid sick leave
Company
Optimum7.com
We’re a passionately curious group of strategists, writers, programmers, designers and technophiles who like big, actionable ideas.
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-09-16Acquired
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